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- pronunciation:
- wel
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a deep hole dug in the ground to get water, oil, gas, or other natural resources.
- similar words:
- mine, pit, shaft
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| definition 2: |
a spring, pool, or other natural source of water.
- synonyms:
- spring
- similar words:
- fountain, pool, source
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| definition 3: |
a good source.
She is a well of information.- synonyms:
- mine
- similar words:
- fountain, gold mine, reservoir, source, store, wealth
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| related words: |
plenty |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wells, welling, welled |
| definition: |
to rise or spring to the surface.
The river welled forth and spilled over its banks.Tears welled up in his eyes.- synonyms:
- rise, stream, swell
- similar words:
- flood, flow, gush, issue, pour, spring, spurt
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| related words: |
spout |
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